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Meet the Airplane - A-1 Triad

Posted by Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on February 8, 2014 at 9:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The authentic replica Curtis A-1 Triad aircraft, meticulously assembled from scratch by the Patuxent River Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) took center stage at the February 8, 2014 Meet the Airplane exert at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

As always, the Meet the…

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January Decompression Night

Posted by Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on January 17, 2014 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes

The decompression Night at the Museum was held on January 16, 2014. It featured hors d’oeuvres, libations, music and a lot of great conversation among friends. The Museum Association expresses its deep appreciation to SAIC for sponsoring this very successful event. The event was well attended and many guests…

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Meet the Airplane

Posted by Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on October 27, 2013 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The F/A-18 Meet the Airplane event had something for everyone. Shown below, a young aviation enthusiast practices his carrier landing technique.…

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Meet the Airplane - A-4 24 August 2013

Posted by Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on August 25, 2013 at 10:59am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Another successful event in the ongoing "Meet the Aircraft" series, this time celebrating the A-4.…

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Panelists from the Experimental Aircraft Association, with moderator and aviation photographer Erik Hildebrandt, pose in front of the replica Curtis A-1 at the Feb 8, Meet the Airplane. The panelists, engineers all, each helped construct this authentic replica. (Bernie Wunder, Don Byrne, Erik Hildebrandt, Tom Weiss, Bill Englehart)

The Mach Combat Simulators will be down for maintenance until further notice.

THE PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR MUSEUM,

a community supported museum,

is open and available. The museum is adjacent to the site where construction of the new Museum building has resumed.

22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

Phone: 301-863-1900

E-mail: association@paxmuseum.com

The museum celebrates the past, present and future of the Research, Development Test and Evaluation of Naval Aircraft.

We are open 10 AM until 5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday - Noon to 5 PM on Sundays.

Closed on Mondays, including Federal Holidays. Also closed on July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Admission is free. Something for all age groups.

The Museum Association is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your membership and any donations are fully tax deductible. Individual membership is only $50 and has benefits, including priority in our Mach Combat Flight Simulators.

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The January 16 Decompression Night at the Museum was a resounding success. It was sponsored by SAIC. Please plan to join us again in March for another great evening of fun, music, libations and lively conversation among friends.

Visit our recently refurbished gift shop for a treasure trove of unique military aviation items.

OUR NEW BUILDING ONCE AGAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION! On August 27, 2013, the St. Mary's Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to select Biscayne Construction Company to complete the work started on the new building for the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Tourism Center. The contract is now finalized and work will resume on the new building in December 2013.

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It is the Association’s task to assist in the attainment of the Navy's Patuxent River Naval Air Museum’s (PRNAM) mission and the presentation of its displays to further elevate the PRNAM’s prestige in keeping with Navy desires and plans. Included in the Association’s purpose is the raising of funds necessary for enhancing the attractiveness of the Museum for the community and the visiting public.